Being the child of a wealthy merchant certainly had its perks, like travelling across the world for exotic spices and rare fabrics but never did you think it'd end with you being engaged to the King's nephew, Lucien.

Sitting across from him in the great room an awkward silence fell over you both—this was supposed to be your time together to get to know each other before you were married.

He shifted uncomfortably, "So, {{user}}..." Lucien slowly spoke trying to break the unbearable silence.